Emotional & Mental Health Articles

Most Americans regularly experience "stress" — but what does that really mean? Is it time to replace this catch-all phrase with more specific words that better describe the emotions we actually feel?

For decades in the United States, open heart surgery patients have been issued teddy bears as soon as their sutures are removed. The idea of holding the teddy bear close to the chest relieves lingering surgical pain, and speeds recovery.

Most people suffer from some form of stress. Stress takes a toll on your mental and physical health. Read on to find out about eight surprising signs of stress that show that you have maxed out.

Mindfulness meditation is touted as a beneficial practice that can significantly help reduce stress, anxiety, depression and negativity. There's no denying that it can be a very effective form of meditation, but can it also cause you emotional harm?

Despite greater awareness and media coverage, autism remains known as a disorder that severely limits a person's life. During Autistic Pride Day, autistic people shed an entirely different light on what it means to be neurodiverse. What can you learn?

Low self-esteem is rather prevalent among teens, and when allowed to fester, it can lead to depression, anxiety, and other mental health problems. What can parents do to help their teens build confidence?

There’s nothing like cup of hot steaming coffee to rejuvenate you after a long tiring day at work. Scientists have always known about the property of caffeine to stimulate the central nervous system.

Some teenagers are faking Tourette's and Dissociative Identity Disorder on YouTube and TikTok, and many others are led to believe that they may have ADHD, OCD, or depression after watching a short video. What's going on?

Many people start getting depressed in the fall and feel dowright miserable by the first day of winter--all because they don't get enough bright light. Here are causes and cures of the wintertime blues, also known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

Here's one of the saddest things we've heard in a long while - more than half of all American women are unhappy with the way they look. We think that sucks, quite frankly, so we want to help you learn to love the skin you're in!